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DeWitt County approves ARPA funds for fire and EMS radio upgrades after debate over contingency sources

DeWitt County Board · November 21, 2024
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Summary

The County Board approved allocating $359,169.43 in ARPA funds for a fire and EMS radio upgrade, with discussion about using contingency and economic development funds to cover portions and timing of the expense.

The DeWitt County Board voted to allocate $359,169.43 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a countywide fire and EMS radio upgrade project. The motion included a separate $100,000 element attributed to Farmer City Fire Department funds and referenced a contingency figure of $57,497 that prompted debate among board members over whether to draw…

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